Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. At Okta, we are building a world where anyone can safely use any technology, and within Okta Platform R&D;, we're specifically focused on protecting the future of work. We are a globally-minded company dedicated to delighting our customers across the world. We are looking for an experienced full stack Staff Software Engineer (with a focus on UI) who is passionate about building large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced agile environment. Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for a major UI platform subsystem. Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high-impact proposals and cross-team interface specifications. Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve technical ambiguity for initiatives spanning multiple product teams. Shape a culture of continuous learning by proactively sharing knowledge, mentoring Senior Engineers,
and establishing best practices. Empower developers by building reusable components and robust design patterns that help other teams deliver world-ready UIs and APIs efficiently. Be a hands-on contributor, driving the implementation and ensuring the technical quality of the platform’s most complex and foundational components.
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Expertise in software architecture and implementation, with a strong development background in a language like Java, Python, or C++
- Significant experience with frameworks such as Spring, React.js, or Node.js
- A strong grasp of software engineering designs, principles, and practices
- Robust communication skills and ability to distill complex concepts into easy narratives.
Preferred: Experience defining and implementing internationalization and localization strategies for large-scale enterprise applications.
Preferred: Familiarity with globalization and accessibility tooling processes.
Preferred: Familiarity with UI build tooling, CLIs and design systems.
Preferred: Experience being part of a platform team treating developers as customers.
📌 Staff Software Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Okta
📍 Canada